The sheriff’s attorney, Yvonne Quintana, would only say nothing will come of the FBI investigation.

County officials say the federal agents are looking into allegations that people improperly or illegally got out of traffic tickets.

Officials with the sheriff's office shared a document that explains what may be happening. The form gives people four charities to choose from and if they donate, their traffic violation will be dismissed. It's not clear yet whether that's illegal or improper.

FBI agents won't answer questions. The director of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy says the agency hasn't received any complaints about the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office. He says he'll try and learn more about the allegations and look into if further if there's possible wrongdoing by an officer.

One of the options of charities on the form in the Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office Scholarship Fund. The PRC says it's a legitimate non-profit and in good standing, but other county officials are concerned when the FBI comes knocking.

“I hope no taxpayer's money has been used for something that's inappropriate. As county manager, I can't condone something that's questionable like that,” said Rio Arriba County Manager Tomas Campos.